This page is designed to introduce visitors to some of the symbolic artifacts of Ruritanian society and government. These artifacts provide historic links to our grand past as we begin a bright new future as a republic.
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The royal banner of our old kingdom:
 

Villmersangt Castle, Shanorewni Villmersangt Castle has been the home of the Royal Family of Ruritania for near 300 years. The castle, built in the center of the nation's capital, has been the focal point of Ruritanian society, culture, and politics since its completion in 1702. Designed by the great Ruritanian architect, Vim Finderbilder, the castle has 316 finely appointed rooms. Since the abdication of King David III, a small portion of the castle has been placed at the disposal of symbolic head of state, Prince Brian. The remainder of the castle has been opened to the public for tours.

 

Throne Room The Throne Room was the major arena of political power in Ruritania during the age of the monarch. Visiting dignitaries and supplicants often came to visit the monarch, seeking alliances or special favors. Since the abdication of the former king and the birth of the republic, the Throne Room has become a major tourist sight.

 

Drawing Rooms Two examples of the many drawing rooms that visitors may see on a tour of the castle. Many of the fine furnishings in the castle are priceless works of art and decoration. Some consider them to be grotesque reminders of an age when monarchs lived lives of unparalleled luxury while their "subjects" lived in abject poverty.

 

The Crown of Giulivo One of the symbols of power in ancient Ruritania was the Crown of Giulivo. Created in 1356, the Crown of Giulivo is an extraordinarily valuable artefact worth an estimated 1.5 million RMUs. The crown has graced the head of more than 70 royal monarchs. It is now on display in the Throne Room for all tourists to view.

 

Prince Brian He created the National Council on Reconciliation (NCR), a group of respected members of Ruritanian society and academics from Ruritanian National University, to study various forms of government in operation throughout the world. The NCR chose: a unicameral legislature, multi-member electoral districts, a system of proportional representation, and a single transferrable vote system of election.

 

Castle Stronsk, Lake Lulea Castle Stronsk is the Ruritanian Royal family's summer castle on the shores of Lake Lulea in Northern Ruritania. The castle was built in the early 1800s by noted Ruritanian architect, Hendrik van der Strudel and designed as a hunting and fishing "lodge". This"lodge" has 123 rooms and the notable, Regal Staircase.

 

Regal Staricase The Regal Staircase of Castle Stronsk on Lake Lulea holds an important place in Ruritanian history. It was on this staircase where beloved King Johannes the Fourth was assassinated in 1887 by a crazed servant. The staircase is so beautiful that it has been utilized in a number of James Bond movies.

 

Mausoleum The final resting place of King Johannes IV and Queen Teresa, honored late 19th century monarchs who ruled Ruritania with a "velvet glove". They were considered very firm but rulers who had the prosperity of all of the Ruritanian people in mind. Great-great grandparents of King David III.